Want to say slight differently? Here are other words for slight and its similar synonyms and opposite words to say in unique way.
Meaning of slight
The primary meaning of the word "slight" is related to something being small or insignificant in degree, amount, or intensity.
Etymology of slight
The word "slight" has its roots in Old English and Old Norse, with "slīth" or "slēth" meaning sleek or smooth, and later developing to mean small, delicate, or slender.
Historically, the word has been used to describe something as slender or delicate in build, and over time, its meaning expanded to include the idea of something being small or insignificant in degree, amount, or intensity.
Synonyms
small
little
slender
thin
narrow
faint
feeble
weak
mild
moderate
limited
minimal
insignificant
trifling
negligible
pale
subtle
delicate
refined
dainty
petite
fragile
lightweight
understated
restrained
subdued
faintly
barely
hardly
marginally
minimally
slightly
slenderly
thinly
lightly
gently
softly
quietly
unobtrusively
imperceptibly
Definitions
- Oxford Languages defines "slight" as (of something) small or insignificant in degree, amount, or intensity, or (of a person) slender or delicate in build.
- It can also refer to a small or delicate difference or distinction between two things.
Usage Examples
- The doctor gave her a slight injection to numb the pain.
- He has a slight advantage over his opponent due to his experience.
- The room was filled with a slight scent of perfume.
- The difference between the two is slight, but noticeable.
Antonyms
considerable
significant
substantial
notable
marked
pronounced
obvious
evident
clear
striking
dramatic
intense
extreme
severe
extensive
massive
huge
enormous
gigantic
immense
colossal
substantial
appreciable
perceptible
noticeable
discernible
palpable
tangible